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280 6Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF None 1428066 3 units · 3 fl · 2015

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 280 6Th Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 2015
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 2015
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built2015
Total area5,313 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1428066
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
Chan Henry Ut Hou Trustee 6137 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
October 03, 2014

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 280 6th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Chan Family Trust, was constructed in 2015 and has undergone several significant modifications to enhance safety and living conditions. The most substantial safety improvements included the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system, comprising a new fire alarm system ($8,500) with an IFP 50 control unit in the lobby, smoke detectors, pull stations, and a complete fire sprinkler system ($23,000) with 96 heads installed throughout the building according to NFPA 13 standards. These safety upgrades, completed in 2015, were part of a robust set of improvements following the building's initial construction.

The building underwent significant layout and functional modifications to improve unit usability and resident comfort. In late 2014 and early 2015, substantial interior reconfigurations were implemented, including bedroom relocations, window modifications, and the addition of new living spaces such as electric fireplaces on multiple floors. The 2014 renovations ($45,000) involved comprehensive changes across all floors, including garage level modifications and reconfigurations of kitchen, dining, and utility spaces. The property has maintained active compliance with safety standards through these upgrades, with all permitted work showing as completed in the records. The building's design as a three-story flats and duplex structure suggests careful consideration of vertical living dynamics, with the 2014-2015 modifications focusing on optimizing space utilization across all levels.

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Risk rating

How 280 6Th Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
96thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 69 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

280 6Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 02
311 service request
Encampment
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Encampment

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